Cellanome · 6 hours ago
Director of Corporate & Business Development
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$195K/yr - $240K/yr
15+ years expCellanome is a well-funded start-up focused on addressing significant challenges in biology. The Director of Corporate & Business Development will lead strategy and partnership initiatives within the Cell & Gene Therapy and Drug Discovery sectors, driving growth through strategic deals and collaborative research.
BiotechnologyGeneticsLife Science
Responsibilities
Source, evaluate, and negotiate development deals, licensing agreements, and strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical, biotech, and CDMO companies in the Cell & Gene Therapy and Drug Discovery sectors
Cultivate and manage consortiums to advance collaborative research initiatives and multi-partner programs leveraging Cellanome's technology
Collaborate closely with internal teams to define and refine product offerings that leverage Cellanome's technology platform to meet market needs
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities and drive deals through to closure
Develop market intelligence and competitive insights to inform product strategy and positioning
Represent Cellanome at industry conferences and customer meetings
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of BioPharma or Life Sciences experience with substantial focus on Cell & Gene Therapy and/or Drug Discovery
Scientific degree (PhD preferred, MS considered) in cell biology or related field; MBA a plus
Strong technical background with deep understanding of cell therapy workflows, gene therapy development, drug discovery, and associated analytical and manufacturing requirements
Demonstrated business development track record including development deals and/or licensing agreements
Proven experience cultivating and managing consortiums or multi-partner collaborative development programs
Proven ability to identify, qualify, and close complex strategic partnerships
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels, from technical staff to C-suite executives
Valid passport and driver's license
Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
Preferred
Experience with single-cell analysis technologies or imaging platforms
Existing relationships within BioPharma business development and R&D organizations
Experience working with CDMOs or in a CDMO environment
Benefits
Competitive total compensation packages
Base pay
Benefits
Equity
Generous stock options
Great individual and family health plans
A 401(k)
Flexibility to balance work and life
Company
Cellanome
Cellanome engages in cutting-edge synthetic biology and informatics methods through its multi-omics platform.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$213.71M2024-01-29Series B· $150M
2022-08-04Series A· $40.66M
2021-12-17Series A· $21M
Leadership Team
Mostafa Ronaghi
Executive Board Member and Co-founder
Recent News
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